Juvenile Maori Rockcod have stripes on the side of the body and a wide black stripe along the upper side . Older fish have fine lines of dots. The species only occurs in Australian waters.

Standard Common Name

Maori Rockcod

Alternative Name/s

Maori Cod

Identification

The Maori Rockcod can be recognised by its pattern and colouration. Juveniles have stripes on the side of the body and a wide black stripe along the upper side and dorsal fin base. Older fish have fine lines of dots.

Size range

The species grows to 40 cm in length.

Distribution

It is known from southern Queensland to southern New South Wales.

The map below shows the Australian distribution of the species based on public sightings and specimens in Australian Museums. Source: Atlas of Living Australia.

4 comments

Hi Matt. I'm pleased that Con posed so nicely for you. The photo shows the colouration beautifully. Another thing that I really like about your photo is that is shows the path of water as it enters the mouth, passes over the gills and out the opercular opening (the gill slit). You can read more about the gill rakers, arches and filaments on the Fish Dissection - Gills exposed page. Thanks again.